ES File Explorer
★ 4.4What it actually doesES File Explorer is a multi-functional file manager with support for local network protocols (SMB, FTP, WebDAV), built-in video/audio players, a PDF editor and browser, but suffers from unstable operation and aggressive monetization through mandatory subscription.
Actually does
- ✓File manager15% of reviews
- ✓File sharing10% of reviews
- ✓Video player15% of reviews
- ✓Music player6% of reviews
- ✓Audio recorder(bonus)3% of reviews
- ✓Private browsing10% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Archiver
- ⚠Cloud sync
- ⚠Доступ к сетевым ресурсам (SMB, FTP, WebDAV)
- ⚠PDF viewer
- ⚠PDF editor
- ⚠E-book reader
- ⚠Code editor
- ⚠Backup / restore
- ⚠Корзина для восстановления удалённых файлов
Common complaints
- ✗Aggressive subscription model with additional charges for features25% of mentions
«Paying the same amount monthly for basic functionality of any decent file manager is excessive. I bought the app, but after some time it told me that for more than 3 network devices I need to pay every month!»
- ✗Unexpected ads (including Chinese ads) after update6% of mentions
«Chinese ads pop up after the update. It's unclear why they did this in other countries.»
- ✗Issues with network resource access (SMB, WebDAV, SFTP not working properly)10% of mentions
«Doesn't see local network! SFTP doesn't accept the key. WebDAV works with limitations - sometimes it doesn't read, sometimes it doesn't write, sometimes it lets you create an empty folder but then refuses to delete it.»
- ✗Frequent crashes and crashes when working with files and video10% of mentions
«Logged into the server via ftp, opened a couple of folders and the app stopped displaying folder contents. iOS 17.4.1 crashes after the first long image.»
- ✗Poor performance, lag, and slow operation with large files13% of mentions
«Lags, doesn't perform functions the first time. Refuses to work with large files, stutters with storage.»
What people praise
- ★Convenient file transfer over WiFi between PC and iPhone
«There's nothing easier than transferring files from PC (Windows) to iPhone. You open the Transfer tab and select WiFi transfer.»
- ★Built-in player for music, video, and audiobooks
«I listen to music through it, watch audiobooks and films, and everything I created is here in this app»
- ★Built-in browser with a dedicated access button
«Pros: there's a browser. The browser doesn't have a forward button, but the browser is now visible with a separate dedicated button»
- ★Overall functionality and convenience for basic tasks
«Very convenient app. Excellent app. Switched from Documents because it's no longer available in Russia, and I like everything about it»
- ★No ads after purchasing subscription
«The only plus is that after paying, there are no more ads!»